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Hand-me-down Heaven

14 Mar

Out of all the furniture we own (not including our fabulous clawfoot bathtub- post about that forthcoming!) this set is my favorite:

This dining set is straight off of 5th Avenue in New York circa the 1950’s.  We have been so blessed with this heirloom from the hubs’ Grandma.

I mean, just check out these chairs:

The pedestal detail:

Did I mention this has THREE leaves that extend the table to practically banquet length? Thank you, Grandma Firkser, for this precious gift.